Monday, February 27, 2012

The giveaway madness continues. Up for grabs this week? A copy of Shauna Sever's new book Marshmallow Madness: Dozens of Puffalicious Recipes. If you love marshmallows this book has it all. Chock full of easy-to-follow recipes to make marshmallows of all kinds from classic vanilla and Concord grape to Creme De Menthe, Margarita and Maple Bacon. Yes, Maple Bacon. Click the jump for the Maple Bacon recipe and more info on how to win a copy...

First up, let's talk about winning the book. Leave us a comment to tell us your favorite way to enjoy marshmallows. You can get an extra entry by liking us on FB. I'll pick a winner Friday afternoon and post the winner here, so be sure to check back! Contest disclaimers: Copy is being provided by the publisher. Contest is open to US and Canada only.

WHISK TOGETHER the gelatin and cold water in a small bowl. Let it soften for 5
minutes.

STIR TOGETHER the sugar, maple syrup, corn syrup, water, and salt in a medium
saucepan. Bring it to a boil over high heat, stirring occasionally, until it hits 240°F. Be
prepared to lower the heat as needed—this syrup likes to bubble up. Microwave the
gelatin on high until completely melted, about 30 seconds. Pour it into the bowl of a stand
mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Set the mixer to low and keep it running.

WHEN THE SYRUP reaches 240°F, slowly pour it into the mixer bowl. Increase the
speed to medium and beat for 5 minutes. Increase to medium-high and beat for 3 more
minutes. Add the cinnamon, increase to the highest speed, and beat for 1 minute more.
Quickly fold in the bacon bits. Pour the marshmallow into the prepared pan. Sift coating
over top. Let it set for 6 hours in a cool, dry place. Use a knife to loosen the marshmallow
from the edges of the pan. Invert the slab onto a work surface. Cut it into pieces and dust
them with more coating.

Up for more Marshmallow Madness? In honor of the book, Quirk is sponsoring a true sweet sixteen pitting regional food bloggers against each other in the ultimate marshmallow showdown. Check out all the recapping action at Serious Sweets.

PICK ME PICK ME! my favorite way to enjoy marshmallows is by watching blue man group people catch them in their mouths. my second favorite way is in s'mores around a bonfire when i'm drunk. PICK ME PICK ME!!!!!

Hi guys! I've tallied the comments and likes and thanks to the wonder of random.org, the winner is...molly YEH! Molly, drop us an email with your address at blondieandbrownie(at)gmail(dot)com and we'll pass it along to the publisher stat!

Thanks to everyone for entering! Keep your eyes peeled for more contests soon!